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BBC NewsApr 13, 2026International

What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

President Trump initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports to restrict oil revenue and pressure Tehran into a new deal.

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Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
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President Trump has initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports to cripple Tehran's oil revenue following failed peace talks. The move aims to force Iran back to the negotiating table while risking global energy price surges and renewed full-scale war.

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